Chaba Theatre
Located next door at 604 Connaught Drive
For a place that was named after the
Stoney Aboriginal word for ‘beaver’,
in 1923 you were more likely to have
a Santa Claus sighting or spy a star
on the silver screen than spot any
long tails and tall teeth.
The Chaba theatre was built for
$5000 and worth every penny for the
families who enjoyed this still-cherished
community landmark. Talent
shows, stage performances and free
movies lit up the stage that was also
used for Christmas visits from Santa,
who would delight the little ones
with candies and stories.